This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BOEHM, DERYSHER, BURLINGHAM, POTTER, RICKS, BRODIE, MCLAUGHLIN, STAMPER, LEHMKUHLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22593/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOEHM, Theodore J. Age 82 Of Winslow, IN Died at 2:15 PM, Thursday, March 13, 2008 at his residence in Winslow. He was born on December 17, 1925 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Theodore G. and Suzanne Marie (DeRysher) Boehm. Theodore grew up in Kalamazoo and resided for many years in Richland Township where he was a member of the former Comstock United Methodist Church and Moose Lodge #648 and where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. He retired from the Georgia Pacific paper mill where he was employed for 42 years. His first wife, Genevieve (Burlingham) Boehm, preceded him in death on May 13, 1997. Several years later he was united in marriage to Juanita (maiden name: Potter) on March 31, 2002 at the Gospel Center in Petersburg, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Boehm, Winslow, IN; four sons, Theodore "Gus" Boehm, Grand Junction, Michigan, Paul Boehm, Osceola, Missouri, Ronald L. Boehm, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Danard M. Boehm, Deepwater, Missouri; Two daughters, Barbra M. Ricks, Tipton, Georgia, Brenda! M. Brodie, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Three step-children, Christie McLaughlin, Petersburg, IN, Sarah Jane Stamper, Ireland, IN, Allen Lehmkuhler, Graysville, Tennessee; 17 grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 25 step-great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. A public memorial service for Theodore Boehm will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, March 28th at the Comstock Church of God in Comstock, Michigan. His cremains will be interred in the Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego, Michigan. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/23/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: TESKE, STODDARD, BISHOP, NYESTE, MONTALBANO, LESAGE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22592/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TESKE, Mrs. Kay Arlene Formerly of Kalamazoo Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. Age 69 years. The daughter of the late Thomas and Maxine (Stoddard) Bishop, Kay was born October 3, 1938 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She married Kenneth Teske on August 25, 1956. He survives her. Kay enjoyed spending time with her family, decorating, crafts and gardening. She will be greatly missed. Surviving besides her husband Ken are four children, Bruce Teske, Saginaw, Sue (Mark) Nyeste, Brunswick, Georgia, Nancy (Don) Montalbano, Saginaw, Patti (Joe) Lesage, Saginaw; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will take place 12:30 PM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., in Saginaw. Rev. Douglas Kahl will officiate with burial in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where the family will be present on Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 11:30 AM until time! of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HARRIS, JARDINE, HAUSHEER, MCLENNAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22591/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARRIS CSJ, Sister Corrine Nazareth, MI Passed away March 21, 2008. Sister was born in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Jardine) Harris. She taught Music with the Congregation of St. Joseph, of which she was a member. Sister is survived by two sisters, Eleanor Hausheer of Port Richey, Fl and Bernadette McLennan of Waterford, MI; several nieces and nephews, and the congregation of St. Joseph. Friends will be received after 4:00 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Holy Family Chapel, where a wake will be held at 7 PM, and where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Msgr. William Fitzgerald celebrant. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Congregation of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 29, Nazareth, MI 49074. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge, 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FERGUSON, THOMAS, OWENS, CARVER, JONES, PEAR, ABBEY, SMITH, MURRY, BATTLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22590/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FERGUSON, Stewardess Roberta Went home to be with The Lord March 19, 2008. Roberta was born November 14, 1929 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the daughter of Will and Georgia Thomas. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a member and Stewardess of Allen Chapel AME Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Roberta retired from Bronson Hospital after over thirty seven years of nursing, where she went above and beyond the call of duty in helping people. Roberta leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Nathaniel (Carol) Owens of Kalamazoo, MI and Edgar (Molly) Ferguson III of Chicago, IL; her two daughters, Debra and Virgie Ferguson, of Kalamazoo, MI; her two sisters, Jesse Mae Carver and Beatrice Jones; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Amy Pear of Chicago, IL and Ray Abbey of Clarkdale, Miss; one uncle, Jess Smith of Kalamazoo; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Roberta was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Ferguson Jr.; two children, Charle! s and Brenda Ferguson; two sisters, Rosa Lee Murry and Mary E. Battle; and one brother, TJ Thomas. Although Roberta has left this life, her legacy will live on through all who knew and loved her. Services will be held Wednesday March 26, 2008 at 12:00 Noon with an 11:00 AM family hour at the Allen Chapel AME Church, with Pastor Neal Smith officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 6-8 PM. Professional and Affordable services rendered by: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorialfuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ROOT, MUNSON, SCHELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22589/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ROOT, Forrest D. Of Mission, TX Formerly of West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI Passed away March 24, 2008 at Mission Hospital. Forrest was born March 8, 1928 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Jess and Maude (Munson) Root. On November 19, 1949, he was united in marriage to Barbara Schell. From this union they had one daughter, Toni Ann. Forrest retired from James River Corp. in October of 1990 after 38 years of service. Forrest served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was recalled during the Korean Conflict. After retiring, he and Barbara spent their winters in Mission, TX, moving there permanently in 2001. Forrest loved working in his workworking shop making gifts for others. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of almost 59 years; two grandchildren, Troy and Nikki; three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Forrest was preceded in death by his daughter, Toni Ann, in 1990; oldest granddaughter, Echol "Echo", in 1992; his parents; seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements by Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission TX. Cremation h! as taken place. There will be no memorial service. In memory, contributions will be welcomed by Hospice or charity of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/25/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CRIPE, LABOUNTY, DOSTER, THORNE, SKRZYNIARZ, JURA, STOEPKER, SIMMONS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22588/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CRIPE, Mr. Mervin T., Jr. Of Kalamazoo Passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 21, 2008. Mervin was born August 11, 1921 in Nappanee, Indiana, a son of Mervin T. and Nina (LaBounty) Cripe, Sr. During WW II, he served with the U.S. Army 346th Field Artillery in Italy. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of his life and was employed with the Upjohn Company for 31 years, retiring in 1977. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Paul; three brothers, John, Edward and Guy and two sisters, Lucille and Elizabeth. On September 5, 1942, he was united in marriage to Maxine E. (Doster) Cripe, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Mervin R. (Barbara) Cripe of Plainwell and James A. (Patricia) Cripe of Bellevue; five grandchildren, Jeffrey (Lynn) Cripe, Pamela (Kevin) Thorne, Joan (Doug) Skrzyniarz, Jennifer (Mike) Jura and Jeremy (Tanveer) Stoepker; five great-grandchildren, Samantha, Emily, Jack, Alydia and Avery; a sister, Edith Simmons of Parchment and several nieces, nephews, and special fr! iends. Services will be held 11 o'clock Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday. Interment will be in East Cooper Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund or Rose Arbor Hospice. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 3/24/2008 - 3/25/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SMITH, DUNHAM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22587/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SMITH, Mrs. Martha "Laverne" Of Kalamazoo, MI Died in her Parchment, Michigan home of 63 years early Easter Sunday morning. Born March 1, 1915, she was the third of five children to Richard D. and Hattie Belle Dunham of Bowie, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Jim, Fay, Glenna and Rita. In 1940, Laverne married Carlton Smith, an electrical engineer. After the war in 1946, they relocated with their children to Parchment, Michigan. Carlton died February 4, 1973. Laverne is survived by her two sons, Kenneth Wayne Smith and Dale (Sharon) Lynn Smith; four grandchildren, Scott (Amy) Kimberly (Brian), Steven (Mychelle), Heather and six great-grandchildren, Forrest, Hayden, Autumn, Alexia, Macready, Molly; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Laverne was particularly fond of visits from the neighborhood children and for generations entertained youth in her home with mountains of cookies and uncritical friendship. A surprising percentage of boys and girls in Parchment developed knitting and croche! t skills. It was important to Laverne she reside in her own home these past few years and her family would like to express gratitude to Irene Savoie, Senior Services, MI Choice Program, and Hospice for their assistance in helping her to do so. Services will be held 1 o'clock Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Thursday. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may he directed to the Parchment United Methodist Church. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/26/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KNOWLES, WHILEY, THALER, SCHAFER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22586/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KNOWLES, Woodrow "Woody" Of Climax Woody passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born on December 16, 1913 in Freeport, the younger of two children to Jessiah and Elizabeth (Whiley) Knowles. Woody was employed by Consumers Power for 43 years, until his retirement in 1973. He loved to play cards and enjoyed watching baseball. On July 2, 1936, he was united in marriage to Helen Thaler in Angola, IN, who preceded him in death on October 20, 1998. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Orno Knowles and one grandson, Scott Knowles. Surviving are his four children, Larry (Judy) Knowles of East Leroy, Don (Pat) Knowles of Battle Creek, Ardith (Norman) Schafer of Tekonsha and Roger (Leila) Knowles of Climax; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; close nephew, Randy Knowles and special friend, Helen Hart. Funeral services for Woody will be at 11 AM Friday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 E. Maple Street, with Pastor James R! oberts, officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Home Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Climax-Scotts Athletic Boosters or Alzheimer's Association. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/26/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: EMAAR, VENHUIS, CAMPBELL, FINUP, TILLER, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22585/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EMAAR, Mr. Juane "Joe" Of Kalamazoo Went to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, March 24, 2008. Joe was born in Kalamazoo, Feb. 6, 1933, the son of Jacob & Trina (Venhuis) Emaar. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School where he excelled in sports and received a degree in Physical Education at WMU where he also excelled in baseball. He was in ROTC at WMU and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Era. His baseball career continued throughout his military service and in the years following with the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League and various local leagues. He was also an avid golfer, racquetball and paddleball player, bowler and fisherman. He was a former member of First Christian Reformed Church where he sang in the choir and was a member of a male quartet. He and his twin brother, Butch, sang gospel music together for many years at various local churches, nursing homes and funerals and recorded a CD of their favorite gospel songs. Joe was employed as a real estate salesman for 40 yea! rs. On Oct. 3, 1963, he married Shirley J. Campbell, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Kim (Steve) Finup and Amie Tiller, both of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Tyler Finup, Kaylee and Logan Tiller; his twin brother, Duane "Butch" (April) Emaar of Kalamazoo; two sisters, Dena Emaar of Kalamazoo and Elizabeth "Betty" Smith of Parchment; sister-in-law, Sally Emaar of Paw Paw; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Donald J., Jack J. and Dowlen A. Emaar. Friends will be received at the funeral home Thursday evening where the family will be present from 6 to 8 PM. Private interment will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial services will be held 12 o'clock noon Friday at Faith Chapel Ministries, 7735 W. "G" Avenue, with Rev. Thomas Koning, officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kalamazoo Christian School Association or the charity of one's choice. Share a mem! ory on-line at www.legacy.com. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/26/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DEMERS, BEBEAU, ANDERSON, PRICE, ROOT, TRETHEWAY, BURNS, DALY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22584/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DEMERS, Claire L. Age 85 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on March 25, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. Claire was born on December 13, 1922 in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of Andrew and Grace (Bebeau) Anderson. Claire married Earl Demers who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Peter Anderson. Claire is survived by seven children, Theodore Demers, Mary (James) Price, Anne (Joseph) Root, Andrew Peter Demers, Joseph Anderson, Robert L. (Dianne) Demers and Thomas Demers; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Genevieve Tretheway, Grace Burns and Dorothy Daly and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge-343-6156 where a Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church. Fr. Larry Farrell, celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Dwelling. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/26/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANNESS, MAXSON, ALLEN, KERBS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22583/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANNESS, Jeanne Passed away Easter Sunday at Borgess Hospital. Jeanne was born January 13, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Cecil and Lucille Maxson. She lived most of her life in Galesburg. Jeanne attended Alma College and graduated from Western Michigan University. She taught elementary school in Virginia. She was a member of the Kalamazoo Christian Science Church. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Wesley "Van"; son, Michael VanNess; stepdaughter, Sally Allen; sister, Janet Kerbs and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Friday at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 22 S. Church St., Galesburg. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Galesburg Memorial Library. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/27/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SUMMERVILLE, DUNN, SANDERSON, COOEY, BRINK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22582/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SUMMERVILLE, Robert J. Of Ft. Myers, FL Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away March 25, 2008, in Ft. Myers. Bob was born June 17, 1924, in Kalamazoo, the son of Audley and Edna (Dunn) Summerville. Bob joined the U.S. Army July 9, 1943. He was seriously wounded while in Salerno, Italy, receiving a purple heart and bronze star. Bob married Shirley Sanderson December 19, 1943. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1993. Shirley passed away November 27, 1994. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Summerville and Sandra (Dick) Cooey, both of Florida; two sons, Robert (Lois) Summerville, of Paw Paw and Randy (Carol) of Gobles. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Bob was preceded in death by brothers, Edward, Milo, Gale and sisters, Frances, Edith and Nellie. Also surviving are a brother, Dale (Betty) Summerville of Muskegon and a sister, Jean (Eugene) Brink. Burial with Full Military Honor Services will be held Monday, March 31, 2008 at 11 AM at Lee Memorial Park, Lehigh Acres, Florida. ! Arrangements provided by Lee Memorial Park, Lehigh Acres, Florida. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/27/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HOSKEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22580/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOSKEY, Myron Of Schoolcraft Passed away March 16, 2008. Myron was born May 6, 1939 in Marshalltown, IA and had been a resident of Schoolcraft. Surviving are his father, Cleon; a son, Ray; two daughters, Roxanne and Teresa and a brother, Lanny Hoskey, all of Iowa. Myron attended the First Presbyterian Church of Schoolcraft, 224 E. Cass St. where a memorial service will be held on Friday at 1:30 PM with the Rev. Paula VanderHoven, officiating. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/27/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WILDER, THAXTON, CRAWFORD, FIRST, CHERRY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22579/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILDER, Kay L. Age 73 Of Kalamazoo Twp. Passed into a new life on March 26, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Kay was born on March 18, 1935 in Barry County, Michigan, the daughter of Ray E. and Helena G. (Thaxton) Crawford. Following graduation from Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kay was employed at Ingersol and Kal Blue Print. On July 22, 1966, she was united in marriage to Thomas Wilder. She was co-owner and operated the Parchment Yard N Garden in Parchment with her husband, Thomas. Kay enjoyed winter bowing, fishing and traveling with her husband, anywhere the big trucks would go. Kay is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gwendolyn First. Kay is survived by her husband, Thomas, to whom she was married for 41 years; a daughter, Debbie Cherry; a granddaughter, Nichole Cherry; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 2-5 PM at the PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave-343-7735 where a Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Msgr. Michael Hazard, celebrant. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Opportunities Inc. or Kalamazoo Diocesan Home Heating Assistance. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/28/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: STORA, NIEDZWIECKI, HALL, WYANT, JANSEN, OSTROWSKI, ENDERS, VERBURG, ROMERO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22578/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STORA, John T. Of Kalamazoo Passed away March 27, 2008 after a brief illness. John was born March 27, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of John J. Stora and Marion (Niedzwiecki) Hall and had lived in the Kalamazoo area since 1965. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was employed for 37 years for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission where he served for several years as deputy director of licensing and enforcement. John received his Bachelors Degree in accounting from Aquinas College. He was a member of the Wayland V.F.W. Post and a founding member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. John was preceded in death by his first wife, Dolores Stora and his parents. On November 1, 2003, he married Betty Wyant, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mary Anne Stora-Jansen and husband Dale of Kalamazoo and Catherine Stora Ostrowski of Grand Rapids; four step-children, Michael Wyant, Todd Wyant, Kelly Wyant and Christopher (Heather) Wyant, all of Kalamazoo; four grandchildre! n, Angela (Mick) Enders of Kalamazoo and Abigail, Alexander and Audry Ostrowski, all of Grand Rapids; two step-grandchildren, Morgan Wyant and Jordan Verburg, both of Kalamazoo; a great-granddaughter, Ava Enders; a sister, Sandra (Alfonso) Romero and a brother, Dennis (Judy) Hall, all of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 West Centre Ave. with the Rev. Fr. Kevin Covert, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 4-7 PM and on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM with a Rosary to be recited by Rev. Fr. Bob Flickinger at 7:30 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Please visit online at www.langelands.com to sign the register book and leave a condolence for the family. (269-343-1508) Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/28/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: LENTENBRINK, JOHNSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22577/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LENTENBRINK, Gertrude A. Of Portage Went to be with her Lord after passing away March 27, 2008 at home. Gertrude was born August 4, 1919, to Anna and John Lentenbrink, in Kalamazoo. She graduated from Mahrs with a degree in accounting and worked as an accountant for the Oklahoma State capital and the Kerr McGee Oil Company and retired from National Waterlift. She leaves one daughter, Sally Johnson; two nephews; a niece; and a sister-in-law. She had grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers. At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Family suggests donations may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements by the Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/28/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FILIBECK, CARNAHAN, PELKEY, WILSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22576/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FILIBECK, Mrs. Marie Age 83 Of Kalamazoo Died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at home. She was born in Glen Ullin, ND. She settled in Kalamazoo with her family in 1966. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin in 2000. Marie is survived by six children, Shirley Carnahan, Allan & Vicki Filibeck, Terry & Jeanie Filibeck, Barbara Filibeck, Nancy & Larry Pelkey, Margaret & Troy Wilson. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place immediately following at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery on S. Westnedge Ave. Arrangements by the PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave - 349-7735 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/28/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BERO, DEMINK, DAY, HARRISON, COZART, CROUCH, STOUT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22575/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BERO, Mildred Day Age 99 Of Maryville, TN Passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Maryville Healthcare Center. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Largo, FL and attended Clark's Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Maryville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton J. Bero; son, Jack Allen Bero; sister, Berta DeMink; brother, Glen Day; special cousin, Doris Harrison. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-laws, Linda and Barney Cozart of Maryville, Arlyn and Phillip Crouch of Brookfield, WI; daughter, Susan Stout of Panama City Beach, FL; nine grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date in Michigan. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, TN in charge (865) 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick. com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/28/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MARKUS, O'TOOLE, BOWMAN, SMALLA, LEROY, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22574/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MARKUS, William B. Of Kalamazoo Bill passed away Wednesday evening, March 26, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born May 4, 1933 in Chicago, IL, one of two sons to Raymond and Mary (O'Toole) Markus. Bill enjoyed many sports, played baseball, billiards, cards and had a passion for playing golf. On July 31, 1982, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Markus, who survives. Also surviving are his six children, MaryAnn (Dan) Bowman of TN, Deb (Tom) Smalla of Otsego, Chris (Terry) LeRoy of Kalamazoo, and Bob (Lynda) Markus of Kalamazoo, Dale Markus of Chicago and Blair (Dawn) Markus of Mattawan; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Billy Markus in 1996 and his brother, Joe Markus. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services or visitation. Private family interment will be in Genesee Prairie Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to American Lung Association. Ar! rangements by Langeland Family Funeral Home, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Bill's online guest book is available at www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: JOHNSON Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22573/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JOHNSON, Charles Anthony Of Kalamazoo Departed this life on Wednesday March 26, 2008. Arrangements to be announced: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 330 North Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49004 (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.